As soon as the temperature drops, I get tempted to reside in sweats from December to March. So, for inspiration, I requested Cup of Jo readers on Instagram to indicate us the winter outfits that make them really feel good…
Says Mauresa (above), who lives in Central Virginia, “Layers! You possibly can pair any collared shirt with a sweater and prime it off with a blazer for a sophisticated look.”
“My go-to prime is this cardigan, which is so versatile that I’ve it in just a few completely different colours. What’s even higher is that my associates have the identical one. We at all times get a kick out of dressing alike.” — Sarah, London (center)
“I swap between two seems: all black every part or a enjoyable yellow scarf.” — Destinee, Washington, D.C.
“I’ve determined the important thing to getting by my first winter with a child is to get exterior and to put on joyful garments. Right here I’m sporting a floral puffer from Nuuly (began renting garments for maternity put on and haven’t stopped!), fleece-lined leggings from Prana Vida (suggest by a COJ commenter), a J.Crew beanie, and Sorel boots. A tip I discovered from residing in Minnesota for six years: purchase your snow boots one dimension too large so you possibly can put on additional thick socks; Darn Tough are my favourite.” — Olivia, Rockville, Maryland
“Atlanta winters aren’t too excessive, so I can often get away with sporting a pair layers. I gravitate in direction of impartial fundamentals, like this gray B Sides sweatshirt, a navy peacoat, and white pants from Pistola, which have simply the correct quantity of thickness. For a little bit of sparkle, I add pearls. This outfit makes me really feel assured.” — Mariam, Atlanta
“My favourite winter outfit is definitely one garment, which makes every part look nice: a Nineteen Sixties houndstooth swing coat.” — Alice, Melbourne, Australia
“After I lived within the Bay Space, I might layer coats as a result of it could get so chilly. Now I’m in L.A., which is hotter, however I nonetheless love pulling on this plaid number. The a number of colours means it matches with so many outfits!” — Camille, Los Angeles
“My outfit as a stay-at-home-mom of two lovely feral infants is a cropped sweater, excessive rise denims, and a pair of tennis sneakers. Add a grocery-store-purchased puffy vest and lip tint, et voila — I look presentable sufficient for library storytime.” — Katie, New Albany, Indiana
“I’m an equine veterinarian that makes a speciality of inner medication — principally, I maintain sick horses that require superior diagnostics or hospitalization. Within the first photograph, I’m able to current at a seamless schooling occasion in what (I hope) is an equestrian-chic outfit! Within the second photograph, I’m bundled in insulated coveralls from Tractor Supply.” — Krista, Leesburg, Virginia
“I took my first transatlantic journey to London this fall, and I used to be freaking out about packing as a result of I didn’t have any cold-weather garments! I ended up sporting this Mango coat and a pink scarf all the journey. Each items elevated something I layered beneath and stored me heat and cozy.” — Angela, San Jose, California
What’s your repeat winter outfit? We’d love to listen to…
P.S. 14 readers on winter survival and a Toronto professor shares five cozy looks.
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